Add 21/28 and 28/60
21/28 + 28/60 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
21/28 = 21 × 15/28 × 15 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 196/420 = 315 + 196/420 = 511/420 - 511/420 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 21/28 + 28/60 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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